Written questions

Hypertension: Health Services

Commons · Question 106984 · Tabled 20 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early detection and management of high blood pressure; and whether he plans to expand community-based screening initiatives.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 28 Jan 2026

The single greatest risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is raised blood pressure and as set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will publish a modern service framework for CVD later this year. The framework will identify the best evidenced interventions,...